Robert Stephen Bennett (August 2, 1939 – September 10, 2023) was a prominent American defense attorney born in Yonkers, New York. He was the younger brother of William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education under Ronald Reagan. Bennett graduated from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service with an A.B. in 1961 and earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1964. Following law school, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army. He began his legal career at a small firm before joining Covington & Burling, then became a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in 1986, where he built a reputation for handling high-stakes white-collar defense cases, including representations of Clark Clifford in the BCCI scandal and other prominent figures. Later in his career, he transitioned to Hogan Lovells as a partner in Washington, D.C., known for his trial skills and discretion in politically sensitive matters. His notable representations included President Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones sexual harassment lawsuit and during the Lewinsky scandal, as well as representing Miller during the Plame investigation. Bennett authored articles on legal ethics, engaged in pro bono work including cases related to the Catholic Church sex abuse scandals, and continued practicing until his death.